At the showcase for the Resident Evil series, a lot of new information about the eighth main title was revealed. In addition to the release date and the confirmed cross-gen release of Resident Evil Village, the various editions were presented and an exclusive bundle was also mentioned.
The release date of the eighth main title of Resident Evil Village has just been confirmed on the official Resident Evil showcase. The title will release on May 7th this year on the market. After the big Capcom leak, a release in April was initially suspected. Now there is finally certainty.
That is far from over. In addition to the release date, we now also know that the title will also be released for PS4 and Xbox One in addition to the new-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles and Steam. Rumors about this have been circulating online for a long time.
It is now certain that the new title will also be available for the previous generation of consoles. As is the case with other cross-platform games, PS4 players will be able to upgrade to the PS5 for free at a later date.
In addition to the standard edition, there will also be a deluxe edition with numerous additional content. Among other things, there is a particularly high level of difficulty. You can also enjoy the Safe Room melody. Otherwise, there is a character, an additional weapon, and several filters that you can activate in the game.
A Collectors Edition is also available. It contains a figure by Chris Redfield, a poster, a steel and art book, a product code and a mysterious box. In addition to the various editions, a bundle has been announced that will contain the predecessor in addition to Resident Evil Village. Unfortunately, more information is not available at the moment.
Anyone who would like to pre-order Resident Evil Village can do so now. For this, Capcom will reward you with some bonus content, including a Racoon City trailer and the so-called Survival Resource Pack. If you buy the title in the PlayStation Store, there is a mini soundtrack on top.
Check the new trailer of the game below.